Gmc G SERIES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 19 complaints (15.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 21.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 10.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Tires: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 2; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 7; 1996: 5; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 484665 · 1995-08-03 (August 3, 1995)
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484665 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 730307 · 2000-09-05 (September 5, 2000)
I HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD A CHOICE TO REAR END A SMALL PICKUP OR GO OFF THE ROAD, I DID THE LATER. THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED ON FEB 25, 1998 FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THEN AGAIN ON OCT 20, 1998, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK AND A TRAILER, THE DAMAGE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED NOR WAS IT TURNED IN TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPAIR. WE HAVE TRIED REPEATEDLY TO HAVE GM DEALERS TO LOOK AT THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THEY SAY THERE ISN'T A RECALL ON THE VEHILCE, I WOULD LIKE TO SELL IT BUT I DON'T WANT SOMEONE GETTING KILLED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 730307 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506471 · 1996-07-19 (July 19, 1996)
ENGINE FIRE, CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING AND FLOWING OUT OF VENT TUBE ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM.*SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484711 · 1995-05-10 (May 10, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT OF FILLER TUBE ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, CAUSING FIRE (RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN (93V016) *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484711 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10115748 · 2004-10-12 (October 12, 2004)
THE TANK STRAPS ON THE CONSUMER'S 1987 AND 1988 GMC 1 TON WERE ROTTED OFF. THE ONLY THING HOLDING UP THE GAS TANK WAS IT'S PLASTIC COVER. REF. ODI NO.10115320 FOR THE 1988. *NM *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10115748 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1997: 1; 1999: 0; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 1